New Delhi | October 24, 2025 As Delhi reels under hazardous levels of air pollution following the Diwali festivities, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has described cloud seeding as a “necessity” for the national capital. The Chief Minister’s announcement comes at a critical juncture when Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) has plummeted into the ‘severe category,’…

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai is scheduled to retire on November 23, marking the end of his tenure as the head of the Indian judiciary. As part of the well-established procedure for appointing a new CJI, the Union Ministry of Law and Justice has formally requested CJI Gavai to recommend the name of…

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A wanted criminal from Meerut carrying a bounty of ₹1 lakh was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district on Thursday evening. The exchange of fire occurred near Bhogi Majra village, leaving one police constable injured. The deceased, identified as Faisal, had multiple criminal cases against him, including charges of murder, robbery,…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the transformative impact of the latest Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, stating that they have given India’s economy a renewed boost, especially in generating employment and strengthening the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME) and retail sectors. Speaking virtually at the 17th Rozgar Mela, the Prime Minister…

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Updated on: Oct 21, 2025 | 6:58 PM IST As Delhi grapples with another spell of toxic air following Diwali celebrations, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa addressed the city’s worsening air quality on Tuesday and offered a firm clarification on the government’s long-discussed proposal for artificial rain. Speaking at a press briefing, Sirsa ruled out…

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Published on: October 20, 2025 | New Delhi President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a four-day visit to Kerala from October 21 to 24, 2025, as announced by the President’s Secretariat on Monday. The visit will include a series of religious, cultural, and educational events across several districts, underscoring the President’s engagement with Kerala’s diverse spiritual…

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Published on: October 20, 2025 | Shillong In an inspiring testament to unity and understanding, Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills witnessed a rare and historic moment this week — an interfaith wedding that brought together two of the region’s distinct religious traditions, Unitarianism and Niamtre. The union, jointly blessed by leaders from both faiths, has been…

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Veteran journalist and television anchor Rajdeep Sardesai has shared his personal battle with prostate cancer, revealing that he feels “incredibly lucky” to be cancer-free just three months after his diagnosis. In the latest episode of his weekly Straight Bat vlog on YouTube, posted on October 20, 2025, Sardesai spoke candidly about his diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, reflecting…

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As the festive lights of Diwali illuminated the night sky, a dense haze began to descend upon Delhi, dimming the city’s celebratory glow with a thick curtain of pollution. On Monday, October 20, 2025, the capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) took a sharp plunge into the “very poor” category, underscoring the city’s chronic battle between…

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Published on: October 19, 2025 | 02:42 PM IST The festival of lights brought a heartwarming family moment from Bollywood’s royal household this Diwali. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s sons — Ibrahim Ali Khan, Taimur Ali Khan, and Jehangir Ali Khan — lit up social media when Ibrahim shared an adorable selfie from…

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